A giant inflatable sculpture was erected in Place Vendôme in Paris, France, on Oct. 16, and ever since, it has been making waves for locals and tourists alike. The reason may be fairly obvious: The sculpture, called "Tree," looks suspiciously like giant butt plug.

Paul McCarthy's piece of art, which measures roughly 80 feet tall, was installed as part of a contemporary art fair. Despite McCarthy's insistence that his work is simply meant to resemble a Christmas tree, people can't keep their minds out of the gutter.

Some, including those from a movement called the "French Spring" (Printemps Français), were humiliated by the installation.

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